# Perching Cocktail Openers The Parrot Sommelier Corkscrew Adds a Whimsical Touch to Happy Hour By Erin Kirkpatrick | Published 2012-08-13 | Art & Design Source: Trend Hunter, https://www.trendhunter.com/trends/parrot-sommelier-corkscrew References: [outblush](http://www.outblush.com/women/home/kitchen/parrot-sommelier-corkscrew) & [yliving](http://www.yliving.com/alessi-parrot-sommelier-corkscrew.html?CJAID=10529622&CJPID=3641016&CJSID=skim42X47032X9beb6c961efe8cf57222a92a549b8ce3) The Parrot Sommelier Corkscrew is guaranteed to bring some tropical vibes to your well-deserved [after-work cocktails](https://www.trendhunter.com/trends/craft-cocktail-trio). Constructed to resemble a full-feathered parrot, this bar must-have will [open corked bottles](https://www.trendhunter.com/trends/ryan-k) in a breeze. Although, you may not be able to enjoy the tropical weather or the breezy beach fronts, the Parrot Sommelier Corkscrew will infuse a little island flair into the serving process. As an added bonus, this alcohol-serving equipment will add a vibrant pop of color to conservative bar surroundings. With this colorful corkscrew in hand the only thing missing are the bottles of Chardonnay, Merlot and Sauvignon Blanc. This bite-sized bird is a perfectly practical way to keep wine glasses filled to the brim and liquored-up guests grinning. ## Trend Insights (Trend Hunter) - Score: 0.9/10 - Popularity: 10% | Activity: 8% | Freshness: 8% - Audience gender: 10% men, 90% women - Primary generations: Millennial, Gen X - Top markets: North America, South America, Europe, Asia, Africa ## Categories [Trend Hunter](https://www.trendhunter.com/trends) > [Art & Design](https://www.trendhunter.com/artdesign) > [Home](https://www.trendhunter.com/home) ## Key Themes ### Why This Trend Is Growing - **Whimsical Bar Accessories:** The trend of whimsical bar accessories presents opportunities for creating unique and eye-catching products that add a playful touch to the drinking experience. - **Theme-based Drinking Gadgets:** The trend of theme-based drinking gadgets allows for the development of innovative products that incorporate elements from different cultures or aesthetics to enhance the enjoyment of beverages. - **Colorful Bar Tools:** The trend of colorful bar tools opens up opportunities to design vibrant and visually appealing equipment that can brighten up bar settings and add a sense of fun to the drinking experience. ### Industries Being Reshaped - **Hospitality and Entertainment:** The hospitality and entertainment industry can leverage whimsical bar accessories to create unique and memorable experiences for customers, attracting a wider audience and increasing customer satisfaction. - **Kitchenware and Housewares:** The kitchenware and housewares industry can tap into the trend of theme-based drinking gadgets to offer consumers a wide range of innovative and themed products that make drinking more enjoyable and distinctive. - **Interiors and Decor:** The interiors and decor industry can benefit from the trend of colorful bar tools by providing bars and restaurants with visually appealing equipment that adds a pop of color and enhances the overall ambiance of the space. ## Related on Trend Hunter - [Wine Bottle Cork Trimmers](https://www.trendhunter.com/trends/qwikcork.md) - [Bat-Shaped Wine Openers](https://www.trendhunter.com/trends/wine-and-beer-openers.md) - [Corkscrew-Integrated Pocket Knives](https://www.trendhunter.com/trends/opinel-no10-corkscrew-knife.md) - [Artistic Wine Opener Designs](https://www.trendhunter.com/trends/artistic-wine-opener.md) - [Shark Bottle Openers](https://www.trendhunter.com/trends/tacray-shark-pocket-opener.md) - [Flavor Preservation Wine Openers](https://www.trendhunter.com/trends/coravin-timeless-three-sl.md) - [Dynamic Curved Bottle Openers](https://www.trendhunter.com/trends/dancing-opener.md) - [Decorative Bottle Openers](https://www.trendhunter.com/trends/decorative-bottle-opener1.md) - [Single-Serve Rum Cocktails](https://www.trendhunter.com/trends/jungle-bird-cocktail.md)